I'm gonna have to go with Prince on this one.... He may not be a virtuoso in any one area but he plays so many instruments well, puts on dynamite shows, and certainly has written some of the best music of the last 30 years. Plus, he helped break more than a few artists.
Who do you think was / is the greatest musician / performer ever?
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Raelly? He's is a Philly guy, and around here he is not considered much more than an also ran.... Seriously, even in his prime he barely got any airplay. That said, airplay doesn't necessarily equate to talent, I know.
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You guys know I have seen a lot of shows, both live and I love me a good DVD concert, and out of everything I have seen, I don't think I have seen a better live performer than Elton John.
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Billy Joel is an incredible singer / songwriter / musician and performer. I saw him waaaaay back and he was incredible to say the least. This clip shows what I remember from his concert and gives you an idea of what I'm talking about:
YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.
Here's another:
YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.
It's totally like re-living the concert for me... Awesome!
YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.
Here's another:
YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.
It's totally like re-living the concert for me... Awesome!
Shame he lost it when he married Christie Brinkley.... IMO, he was good until then and terrible after.
Too hard to pick, but just to throw a couple names around:
Elvis
Roy Clark
Michael Jackson
Frank Sinatra
Bing Crosby
Madonna
As you can see, I could go on forever -- but it has little meaning outside my own farm
If I had to name one performer though -- it would be the eggnog Fred and Shirl sent
Any chance on sending a few more cases of that Bro... Please
Elvis
Roy Clark
Michael Jackson
Frank Sinatra
Bing Crosby
Madonna
As you can see, I could go on forever -- but it has little meaning outside my own farm
If I had to name one performer though -- it would be the eggnog Fred and Shirl sent
Any chance on sending a few more cases of that Bro... Please
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I understand what you're saying and it's true that he didn't have the commercial success. But he's my personal favorite.
I'd have to put Bobby Darin up there near the top for an all around singer/performer.
I would have to begin with The Chairman of The Board himself ---Frank Sinatra
Then their was the hardest working man in show business - James Brown
I would be remiss not to mention -- Dean Martin
The there is the King himself -- Elvis Presley
What about the lad than holds court with a million or so fans every 4 years or so---Sir Mick Jagger
Almost forgot to mention Celine Dione, Dinah Shore, Bette Midler, Lucille Ball, Barbra Striesand
Sir Elton John should at least be mentioned.
What about the immortal Librace?
Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Woody Herman, Gene Kelley, Perry Como, Andy Williams, Sammy Davis Jr., Muhammad Ali (yes he was entertaining)
These were all great entertainers.
When they performed, they were innovative, exacting, exciting, fresh, perfectionists who left their audiences superbly entertained and always wanting more.
Then their was the hardest working man in show business - James Brown
I would be remiss not to mention -- Dean Martin
The there is the King himself -- Elvis Presley
What about the lad than holds court with a million or so fans every 4 years or so---Sir Mick Jagger
Almost forgot to mention Celine Dione, Dinah Shore, Bette Midler, Lucille Ball, Barbra Striesand
Sir Elton John should at least be mentioned.
What about the immortal Librace?
Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Woody Herman, Gene Kelley, Perry Como, Andy Williams, Sammy Davis Jr., Muhammad Ali (yes he was entertaining)
These were all great entertainers.
When they performed, they were innovative, exacting, exciting, fresh, perfectionists who left their audiences superbly entertained and always wanting more.
If I had to name one performer though -- it would be the eggnog Fred and Shirl sent
Any chance on sending a few more cases of that Bro... Please
You got it, Rick. Santa Claus is comin'.
Santa Claus is comin'...
Santa Claus is comin' to New Windsor in a boogie woogie UPS truck.
I think Papa was looking for those who were both 'musicians' & 'performers'.
I understand that the older you get, the harder it is to stay on task... Lol
I understand that the older you get, the harder it is to stay on task... Lol
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I am suprised that no one mentioned Eric Clapton in this thread so far. While he may not be the most entertaining out of the bunch he is an accomplished musician (and has done things on guitar that few others have been able to duplicate), a fantastic vocalist and very well rounded in the many different genres he performs in!
As much as I admire Clapton, I don't listen to him much -- too depressing...
I like being happy, so I surround myself with happy musicians/performers -- keeps the Karma right